If you’ve ever felt like your passion doesn’t fit in a box—or like you’re meant for something more but don’t know where to begin—this is for you. I didn’t have a master plan. Just a feeling. But that feeling changed everything. In this first episode of my new series, I share how I went from a music-obsessed kid to becoming the Head of Rock at Spotify—without connections, a roadmap, or any guarantees. 💡 This is a story about purpose. About choosing your path—even when it doesn’t make sense yet. ...
Jun 24, 2025•18 min
Sleep Token just made history with Even in Arcadia, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 and redefining what it means to be a metal band in 2025. With zero interviews, masked identities, and a genre-blurring sound that fuses progressive metal, R&B, gospel, and ambient textures, they’ve become the most polarizing—and groundbreaking—band on earth. In this video, I break down how Sleep Token rose from a cult following to global dominance, why they resonate so deeply with fans, and what their suc...
Jun 10, 2025•18 min
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame isn’t just about music — it’s about the artists who changed everything. In this special episode, I’m honoring the 2025 inductees who reshaped genres, broke boundaries, and defined entire eras — from Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper to Outkast, The White Stripes, and more. These icons didn’t just top charts. They redefined what it means to be an artist — bold, fearless, original — and their influence still echoes through everything we hear today. 🎧 Subscribe for more...
May 22, 2025•28 min
Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list has sparked endless debates. But beyond the rankings are the records that truly shaped the culture. In this special episode, I spotlight the albums that moved me, shaped me, and still live in me today — from Thriller, Purple Rain, and Faith, to Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, CrazySexyCool, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, and more. These albums redefined pop, hip-hop, funk, R&B, and cultural storytelling. Some broke records. Others broke barrier...
Apr 24, 2025•41 min
1995 was a monumental year for music — and now, 30 years later, the impact is still undeniable. In this episode with Vinyl.com, I take you on a deep dive into the iconic albums of 1995 that defined a generation: Jagged Little Pill, Mellon Collie, Tragic Kingdom, What’s The Story Morning Glory, The Bends, Soup, Foo Fighters, and so many more. From grunge and alt-rock to pop, hip-hop, and electronic, 1995 was a true musical renaissance. I was 15 years old and right in the middle of my imprinting y...
Apr 10, 2025•25 min
Why does the music you loved as a teenager still hit so hard today? It turns out, there’s a scientific reason behind it — and for me, the early ’90s were everything. In this episode with Vinyl.com, I share the albums that defined me during my imprinting years: Nevermind, Ten, Superunknown, Dookie, Grace, Wish, Jar of Flies, and more. 🎶 From grunge to punk to alt-rock, these iconic albums didn’t just shape the decade — they shaped me. I dive into personal stories, unforgettable live moments, and...
Mar 27, 2025•30 min
The year 2000 was a game-changer for music. CD sales were at their peak and groundbreaking new sounds were emerging. Now, 25 years later, we're looking back at the legendary albums that shaped the era—White Pony, Hybrid Theory, Stankonia, The Marshall Mathers LP, Kid A, and more! Do these classics still hold up today? Let’s dive in! 🛒 Get 10% off VINYL at https://Vinyl.com with code THEGROOVE 🎧 Which 2000 album is your favorite? Drop a comment below! 👇 🔔 Subscribe to join this amazing music ...
Mar 26, 2025•22 min
Get ready for an epic fusion of music and fitness in this special 311 Day edition of The Allison Hagendorf Show! 🎶💪 I’m hanging with Nick Hexum—legendary frontman of 311—to talk about the 30th anniversary reissue of their iconic Blue Album, their upcoming Warped Tour headline spot, and the secret to 311’s longevity. Plus, Nick shares his fitness philosophy, daily workout routine, and how movement fuels his creativity. From reminiscing about MTV buzz clips to breaking down the power of positivi...
Mar 11, 2025•33 min
Allison sits down with the living legend, Linda Perry, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee as well as a Grammy and Golden Globe nominated singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer whose powerful voice both literally and figuratively continues to inspire and influence. She first made her mark with her band 4 Non Blondes whose 1993 single “What’s Up?” was a defining song of the era and recently hit 1 billion streams on Spotify and almost 2 billion on YouTube. She has penned hits for countle...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Allison sits down with Courtney LaPlante, the frontwoman of the two-time Grammy-nominated progressive metal band, Spiritbox. With her ethereal and commanding vocal prowess, she is paving a path all her own pushing the boundaries of the metal genre incorporating her diverse influences, unique talent, and authenticity. Since their formation in 2017, the band has been on a meteoric rise and they are gearing up to release their sophomore album “Tsunami Sea.” They talk all about the upcoming album an...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Allison sits down with Bert McCracken, the frontman of one of her favorite bands, The Used. In addition to being one of the landmark bands who defined the sound of the early 2000s, they have continued to thrive for the last 22 years and after 10 studio albums, Bert is making his solo debut under the moniker and album title, “robbietheused”. We talk all about the new album and it’s pop-leaning direction, his humble beginnings and tumultuous journey, sobriety, lessons learned, optimism, hope &...
Nov 20, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Allison sits down with,Taka, the frontman of the Japanese band, ONE OK ROCK. With 10 studio albums released, this global phenomenon has dozens of international gold and platinum certifications, billions of streams, and just wrapped their nearly sold-out global tour captivating nearly 200,000 fans at just eight shows across seven countries. This powerhouse frontman also has one of the most incredible voices. They talk all about the global tour and playing with Ed Sheeran, the new music, how Linki...
Nov 14, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Allison sits down with a trailblazing world renowned artist from Japan, MIYAVI, nicknamed the “Samurai Guitarist” for his distinctive slap-guitar style. He has completed 8 world tours playing in over 30 countries, and has released 13 albums. He is also an actor starring in films like Angelina Jolie’s Oscar-nominated, “Unbroken” and will be in the upcoming film, “The Wrecking crew” with Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. He was Gucci’s first Japanese model and has walked the runway at both Paris and ...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Allison sits down with multi-platinum selling rapper, record producer, and actor, G-Eazy. His songs have over 17 billion streams world wide, with 16 platinum singles and a few that are on their way to diamond status. He released his 7th studio album, Freak Show, earlier this year and is about to embark on his 41-date world tour. They talk all about the new era of G-Eazy, the music, the personal growth, losing his mother, mental health, and how he has managed to become his best self in the proces...
Oct 29, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Allison sits down with Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist, Joss Stone, who released her acclaimed debut album, “The Soul Sessions,” in 2003, at the age of 16. Over her career, she has released 9 studio albums, selling over 15 million copies worldwide and just released her first live album, “20 Years of Soul - Live in Concert.” They talk all about her next chapter of music, her upcoming co-headlining tour with Melissa Etheridge, what it was like to catapult into global fame at 16, her “Total Wo...
Oct 24, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Allison sits down with Maynard James Keenan, the innovative frontman for the bands TOOL, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. In addition to his accomplishments in music, he is also a winemaker and owner of several vineyards including the Merkin Vineyards & Caduceus Cellars Hilltop Facility, and now the Queen B Vinyl Cafe. We talk all about getting ready to help induct Ozzy Osbourne into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this weekend, his latest ventures, how working in vineyards is actually in hi...
Oct 17, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Allison sits down with Deryck Whibley, the frontman of the multi-platinum-selling Canadian rock band, Sum 41. In their nearly 30 year career, Sum 41 have firmly cemented their place in rock history with over 15 million records sold worldwide, multiple Billboard charting releases, a Grammy nomination, two Juno Awards…and now, the stories behind that journey - both the triumphs and the traumas - are being shared for the very first time in this book, “Walking Disaster,” written by Deryck Whibley hi...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Allison welcomes back Billy Corgan, frontman of the GRAMMY Award-winning band, The Smashing Pumpkins, who truly helped shape the course of Alternative music and culture. In addition to being an esteemed musician, he is a wrestling promoter, poet, podcast host, cafe owner, and friend. They talk all about married life and his growing family, the current tour with Green Day, the new music, the old music, the National Wrestling Alliance, and ALL the stories in between. • Watch & Subscribe https:...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Allison sits down with Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, and model, Ella Travolta. They talk all about her new song “Little Bird,” a touching tribute to her mom, the late Kelly Preston, her upcoming debut EP, “The Colors of Love,” her beautiful relationship with her dad, John Travolta, and what she has lined up next. • Watch & Subscribe https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf • Listen & Follow: https://link.chtbl.com/TheAllisonHagendorfShow • Follow Allis...
Sep 25, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Allison sits down with The All-American Rejects who first made their mark as a cornerstone band of the 2000s transcending scenes and creating songs that became a part of pop culture that have withstood the test of time. They have sold over 10 million albums and are back with new music in this new era of the band. They talk all about their first studio track in years, a cover of Harvey Danger’s “Flagpole Sitta”, why now was the right time, stories from the past, and where they are heading next. •...
Sep 18, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Allison sits down with singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, director, and visual artist, DPR IAN, who makes music you can see and feel and creates his own audiovisual language to express his unique creative vision. He recently put out his self produced EP Saint for which he also creates and directs all the videos and is currently on his “Dream Reborn” World Tour. They talk all about his musical journey, the lessons learned from accidentally becoming the leader of the K-Pop group, C Clown, his m...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Allison sits down with trailblazing singer/songwriter and multimedia artist, Jazmin Bean, who blends genres, pushes boundaries, and is creating a sound and artistry all their own. Their debut album “Traumatic Livlihood” is out now and they’re about to embark on their world tour. They talk all about their journey to find their defining sound, the trauma and the healing that inspired their debut album, and what they are setting out to achieve next. • Watch & Subscribe https://youtube.com/Allis...
Aug 28, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Allison sits down with Grammy award winning multi-platinum singer songwriter and storyteller, Lainey Wilson. She is the reigning CMA and ACM “Entertainer of The Year” and one of the very few artists to win “Country Album Of The Year” at the CMAs, ACM, and the Grammys. She was recently inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, her new album “Whirlwind” is out this week and she is about to embark on her “Country’s Cool Again” headlining tour. Her incredible music transcends genre and generation and she ha...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Allison sits down with Bud Gaugh & Jakob Nowell, the new frontman, and son of the late Bradley Nowell, of Sublime, marking a special new chapter for the band. On this day in 1996, the band released their third studio album, the self-titled album, Sublime. The band has sold over 20 million albums globally, have become a part of the fabric of mainstream music culture, and are one of the most successful ska/punk acts of all time. They talk all about this new era of Sublime, their killer show at...
Jul 30, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Allison sits down with JAX, named as the “ultimate Tik Tok music success story” by Variety and one of pop’s funniest new stars by Grammy.com. Her songs have over 1.2 billion streams, she has amassed over 14 million followers on Tik Tok, her song “Victoria’s Secret” has gone Platinum, and her debut album “Dear Joe” is out now. They talk all about the new music, how it signified a complete purge in her life, the darkness she has faced along with the success, her awesome wedding and upcoming family...
Jul 24, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Allison sits down with Ashton Irwin, drummer of 5 Seconds of Summer, who have sold more than 18 million albums, sold over 6 million concert tickets worldwide, and amassed over 10 billion streams. With diehard fans all over the world, they are one of Australia’s most successful music acts in history. They talk all about his second solo album “Blood On The Drums”, his unique journey with 5SOS, overcoming the obstacles & challenges of his childhood, as well as his self-reflection and personal g...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 19
Allison sits down with Dan Reynolds, lead singer of the Diamond-certified GRAMMY Award-winning band Imagine Dragons. With over 74 million albums and 65 million digital songs sold, and over 160 billion streams, they stand out as “the only band in history to earn four RIAA Diamond singles.” They just released their 6th studio album Loom and have announced their biggest North American headline tour to date concluding with a historic 4 night run at LA’s iconic Hollywood Bowl. They talk all about the...
Jul 10, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Allison sits back down with the incredibly inspiring women, Dany, Pau and Alé Villarreal, from The Warning. These three sisters from Monterrey, Mexico have been realizing their dreams since they were little girls, paving their own path. They’ve toured with Muse, performed alongside Foo Fighters and Guns N’ Roses and just wrapped a sold-out headline tour in Europe & Japan with US next. They performed at the MTV VMAs last year igniting a new excitement for Rock and have their new album “Keep M...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Allison sits down with 5 time grammy winner and both a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee, Jimmy Jam. He and his production partner, Terry Lewis, have more Billboard #1s than any other songwriting/production team in chart history. With a career spanning over four decades, he has worked with icons including Prince, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Usher, Maria Carey, and Mary J Blige and not only worked with, but helped develop Janet Jackson’s sound. They talk all...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Allison sits down with Australian born/ LA-based, Michelin-starred chef, restaurateur, New York Times best selling author, television personality, and culinary entrepreneur, Curtis Stone. They talk all about the connection between food & music, his unlikely journey to becoming a celebrity TV Chef, the importance of family & indulges in one of Allison’s homemade cookies. • Watch & Subscribe https://youtube.com/AllisonHagendorf • Listen & Follow: https://link.chtbl.com/TheAllisonHa...
Jun 11, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 15
